Iran Nuclear Chief Barred From IAEA as Israel Keeps Up Lebanon Strikes and Syria Fuel Protests Spread (Sep 14, 1948 UTC, 2248 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• IAEA Visa Row — Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami was barred from the IAEA General Conference in Vienna after Austria revoked his visa. Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, called the cancellation "a clear sign of politicization" and said it seriously violated Iran's rights as a member of the UN nuclear watchdog Iran International. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Eslami was subject to US sanctions and had been denied a waiver request Middle East Eye. AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi described the move as a dangerous precedent, urging the agency and member states to stand up to US bullying IRNA.
• IAEA Access Concerns — The IAEA said it had conducted almost no inspections in Iran for more than six months, raising alarm over the loss of international oversight of Iran's nuclear program Iran International.
• Hormuz and Maritime — Iran's UN envoy in Geneva said any assessment of the Strait of Hormuz crisis would be incomplete without addressing root causes, which he attributed to US and Israeli military aggression IRNA. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) warned companies over non-compliant vessels IRNA. IranWire reported 77 vessels threatened by the PGSA IranWire.
• Domestic Incidents — A Sunni cleric was assassinated in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, according to the provincial governor IRNA. PJAK confirmed the arrest of an unarmed member, Sirwan Habibi, in Kamyaran IranWire. A missile strike targeted the Zergwezela camp housing Komala families in Iraqi Kurdistan IranWire. Iran's deputy communications minister claimed the country faces 180,000 daily cyber incidents IranWire.

• Continued Israeli Strikes — Israeli warplanes raided the towns of Sribin, Al-Masouri, Haneen, Al-Qantara, Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh, Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa, and the Zibqin valley in South Lebanon, according to Al-Manar's correspondent Al-Manar TV. Artillery targeted the area between Haris and Haddatha, and a bombing was reported in Taybeh town with an air raid on Al-Jarmaq area Al-Manar TV. One citizen in Baraachit town succumbed to wounds inflicted by Israeli gunfire Al-Manar TV.
• Netanyahu Statement — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, claiming "another huge victory" after destroying "its great terror stronghold on the Beaufort ridge and the Ali Taher ridge" Times of Israel. He pledged to continue destroying terror infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon Times of Israel.
• House Fires and Detonations — IRNA reported Israeli forces set fire to residential homes in Al-Tiri, Bint Jbeil district IRNA. Quds News Network said Israeli forces detonated displaced Lebanese homes in Al-Taybeh Quds News Network. Al-Manar reported detonation in Bint Jbeil and bulldozing operations Al-Manar TV.
• Hezbollah-Amal Meeting — Leaderships of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement met and affirmed national partnership and the necessity for the state to assume its responsibilities Al-Manar TV.
• Security Outlook — Security sources told Al-Jadeed the security situation will remain stagnant pending Israeli elections Bint Jbeil News.

• Strikes and Casualties — Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday killed at least one person and injured several others, according to hospital and health officials Associated Press. Al-Manar reported 3 martyrs and 12 injuries from Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn Al-Manar TV.
• NAZA Film Controversy — IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a consultation regarding the film "NAZA," stating it constitutes a deliberate attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the IDF and the State of Israel IDF Official. He instructed the military's top legal official to examine legal action against the film and those involved, and ordered an investigation into the leaking of classified material used in its production Times of Israel. Zamir said he had not watched the film and that the claims and events were not presented to the IDF Manniefabian. Netanyahu called the documentary "shocking incitement" Reuters. The IDF denied the film's allegation that it approved 500 civilian deaths in a Gaza strike Haaretz. Israel plans a global pushback campaign against the film, with diplomats warning of fallout Ynetnews.
• Prisoner Allegations — The Prisoners' Media Office said Israeli prison guards deliberately beat Gaza detainees on their genitals in the Rakefet section of Ramla Prison, moving prisoners to rooms without cameras before assaulting them Quds News Network.

• Tulkarem Arrest — In a joint operation, the IDF and ISA arrested Muhammad Ibrahim Abd al-Wahab Shahada, a senior Fatah terrorist operative in Tulkarem, following an intelligence and operational manhunt over several weeks IDF Official. He was wanted for alleged involvement in terrorist activity, including planning and execution of attacks and weapons trafficking IDF Official. Duvdevan Commando Unit troops raided Tulkarem and apprehended him Manniefabian.
• Settler Incursion — Israeli settler gangs stormed the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah Quds News Network.

• IAEA Board Actions — The IAEA Board of Governors unanimously voted on September 9 to formally end consideration of Syria's nuclear noncompliance finding, following cooperation by Syria FDD. Iran's nuclear chief was barred from the IAEA General Conference in Vienna after Austria revoked his visa Iran International.
• Hormuz Talks — A planned Oman meeting on Strait of Hormuz arrangements was postponed at Saudi Arabia's request, as reported in the previous SITREP FDD.

• Austria Visa Revocation — Austria revoked the visa of Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami, preventing him from attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. Iran protested the decision, calling it a clear sign of politicization Iran International. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Eslami was subject to US sanctions and had been denied a waiver Middle East Eye.
• NATO Ukraine Support — NATO pledged increased support for Ukraine after Russia struck a Warsaw-bound train, with NATO chief Rutte insisting Western allies will not be intimidated Al Jazeera English.

• US Position on IAEA — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States opposed Iran's nuclear chief attending the IAEA conference, stating Eslami was a sanctioned individual and a waiver had been denied Middle East Eye.
• Canada Investment Summit — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada to global investors amid the US trade war, with hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets gathering in Toronto Al Jazeera English.

India-Nepal Electricity — India will provide Nepal with 654 megawatts of electricity daily to meet urgent needs after devastating glacial floods wrecked hydropower projects Al Jazeera English.

• Syria Fuel Protests — Protests erupted across Syria after the government sharply increased fuel prices, with demonstrators blocking major roads, burning tyres and calling for the energy minister's resignation Middle East Eye. Demonstrations were reported in Idlib, Hama, Raqqa, Deir al-Zor and Hasakah, with protesters preventing oil tankers from passing in some areas Middle East Eye. Reuters described it as the widest protests since Assad's fall Reuters. The government said the increase is temporary Arab News.
• Houthi Red Sea Advance — Houthi forces captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait Times of Israel. The Houthis seized the strategic port city of Mocha on September 10 and pushed south, capturing key islands FDD. Saudi Arabia deployed Chinese DF-15A ballistic missiles in Yemen combat for the first time TLDR Iran SITREP. Saudi raids on Borj bridge in Taiz claimed two Yemeni martyrs and injured a third Al-Manar TV. Djibouti's humanitarian situation worsened as Yemenis seek refuge Al Jazeera English.
• Iraqi Kurdistan Strike — A missile strike targeted the Zergwezela camp housing Komala families in Sulaymaniyah Province, Iraqi Kurdistan IranWire.